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37 reviews
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
3.0
The book was very good and very informative. And it’s so believable. If you think racists can’t get any worse, yes they can.
However, idk if I’m just an overthinker or if the author gave away too much too fast. I was already speculating that Belle was either the girl that got run over or related to her then the author gives it away 50 pages before it was confirmed. I do wish the author talked/delved more into that though. Like some subplots such as Belle because I think she’s a good example of intergenerational racism. Like she actually believes “she doesnt have a choice” type shit becayse that’s real. Most people don’t educate/distance themselves from that because it stems from family.
Furthermore, I think the ending was too fast and the beginning too slow. But maybe it’s just like that because it’s a slow burn book idk idk. All in all, I liked it. I would’ve liked it more if it was written a different way ig.
Story wise -> 5/5
Writing -> eh..
However, idk if I’m just an overthinker or if the author gave away too much too fast. I was already speculating
Furthermore, I think the ending was too fast and the beginning too slow. But maybe it’s just like that because it’s a slow burn book idk idk. All in all, I liked it. I would’ve liked it more if it was written a different way ig.
Story wise -> 5/5
Writing -> eh..
Babel: An Arcane History by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
5.0
AMAZING BOOK FROM RF KUANG AS ALWAYS
Prosper's Demon by K.J. Parker
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.5